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Discover the Joy of Learning German with ZEBRA WRITING TABLE App

Are you on the hunt for a fun and engaging way to kickstart your child's journey into reading and writing German? Look no further than the ZEBRA WRITING TABLE app! Designed as a companion to the renowned German textbook ZEBRA by Ernst Klett Verlag, this app can also be used independently, making it a versatile tool for learners everywhere.

The ZEBRA WRITING TABLE app serves as the perfect introduction to the Zebra App series, tailored for learning to read and write German from years 1 to 4. This innovative app offers a structured learning path, featuring instructional films, engaging games, and a variety of exercises to guide children through their initial stages of learning written language.

With the ZEBRA WRITING TABLE, your child can dive into exercises focused on writing phonetic words using fundamental vocabulary. The app ensures that basic phonetic-letter assignments are practiced effectively. If a child makes a mistake, the app automatically corrects it after three attempts, displaying both the correct word and the child's input for easy comparison. This feature helps children recognize and correct their mistakes, fostering basic orthographic awareness in a playful manner.

To keep learning fresh and exciting, the content of the tutorials and exercises changes with each new game session, ensuring that repeated practice remains enjoyable and productive.

Key Features of the ZEBRA WRITING TABLE App

• Child-Friendly Tutorials: Videos that explain the basics in an accessible way.
• Automatic Correction: Incorrect entries are corrected, with the correct solution displayed after the third attempt.
• Structured Learning Path: Exercises are clearly arranged for a seamless learning experience.
• Self-Determined Learning: Children can progress at their own pace.
• Motivation Boosters: Collect stars and trophies to keep learners motivated.
• Detailed Evaluations: Comprehensive feedback for teachers and parents to support further learning.

Two Engaging Practice Areas

The app includes two distinct areas for practice:

SWINGING SYLLABLES AND WRITING

This section introduces children to the writing table and offers a range of exercises, including:

• “initial-sound-rap”
• Movie "speak - listen - swing"
• Task "hear and swing"
• “ZEBRA writing table game”
• Movie "writing with the ZEBRA writing table"
• Task "swing and write" (simple and difficult levels)

HEARING SOUNDS

This area focuses on phonological awareness, a crucial foundation for learning written language. It includes the following listening tasks:

• Which word begins with...?
• Which words sound similar at the beginning?
• Where do you hear the sound in the word?
• With which sound does the word begin?

These listening tasks are available as an in-app purchase, which can only be accessed in the teacher-parent area, protected by a numerical barrier to prevent unauthorized purchases. This feature ensures that the app remains safe and secure for young users.

What's New in Version 3.3.4

The latest update, released on October 29, 2024, includes:

• New exercises for sound gestures
• Removal of in-app purchases
• Technical updates for improved performance

We at the Zebra Team are excited for you and your child to embark on this fun and educational journey with the ZEBRA WRITING TABLE app. We value your feedback and look forward to hearing your thoughts and suggestions!